Phantom Punch
“Before Tyson, there was Liston.”
Synopsis
From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
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The Phantom Punch | Official Trailer 2008
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Steen, Ryan Combs
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Phantom Punch
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Access Motion Pictures, Byron A. Martin Productions, MP Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Rob Steen, Ryan Combs
Stephen James Taylor
John Dyer
Michael Doherty
Hassain Zaidi, Marek Posival, Ving Rhames
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Townsend
Director
Rob Steen
Writer
Ryan Combs
Writer
Joanna Syrokomla
Costume Design
Bob Sher
Production Design
John Dyer
Director of Photography
Hassain Zaidi
Producer
Michael Doherty
Editor
Marek Posival
Producer
Ving Rhames
Producer
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Punch
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What is Phantom Punch about?
From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
Who directed Phantom Punch?
Phantom Punch was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Phantom Punch?
The principal cast of Phantom Punch includes Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson, David Proval.
When was Phantom Punch released and how long is it?
Phantom Punch was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Phantom Punch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantom Punch was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantom Punch?
Phantom Punch holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).